VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Traditional culture finds new life in contemporary Vietnam

Traditional culture finds new life in contemporary Vietnam

Under Resolution 80-NQ/TW, dated January 7, 2026, November 24 was designated Vietnam Culture Day, to be observed annually. The occasion aims to give the public opportunities to participate in, create and enjoy cultural activities, helping spread positive values and foster pride in Vietnamese culture.
Southern Da Nang home to pristine beaches

Southern Da Nang home to pristine beaches

Da Nang has a coastline stretching more than 200km, with the southern part of the city home to many beautiful, unspoilt beaches and the peaceful lifestyle of traditional fishing villages.
Vietnam seeks to build national brand for cultural industries

Vietnam seeks to build national brand for cultural industries

The draft law on cultural industry development seeks to establish a formal legal status for cultural industries within the national economic structure and connect their value chains to boost economic value, exports and strategic investment while promoting Vietnamese identity and soft power internationally.
Strength behind rudimentary weapons

Strength behind rudimentary weapons

Not modern military hardware, but rudimentary weapons and even familiar farming tools used by ordinary people were present during the August General Uprising of 1945. More than 80 years later, these artefacts are preserved at the Vietnam Military History Museum, quietly telling their stories to younger generations.
A journey through southern Vietnam during National Day

A journey through southern Vietnam during National Day

In the days surrounding National Day, the red flag with its five-pointed golden star appears across city streets, outside homes and on public buildings. For Vietnamese people, it is one of the most significant occasions of the year. For international visitors, it also offers a rare opportunity to observe, more vividly than usual, the connection between history, national pride and everyday life in contemporary Vietnam.
Social targets for 2030, 2035 and 2045

Social targets for 2030, 2035 and 2045

The Politburo’s Action Programme 33, dated July 28, 2026, implementing the Resolution of the 14th Party Central Committee’s third meeting on renewing Vietnam’s development model, sets specific social targets, including a population of around 105.4 million by 2030, 108.3 million by 2035 and 112.9 million by 2045.
Numerous artefacts unearthed from ancient tomb in Nghe An

Numerous artefacts unearthed from ancient tomb in Nghe An

An excavation at an ancient brick tomb in Ru But, Kim Lien commune, Nghe An province, has unearthed numerous artefacts. Experts initially date the tomb to around the 4th–7th centuries, providing a basis for further excavation and preservation of the site.
Vietnam moves to build quantum workforce

Vietnam moves to build quantum workforce

Hanoi (VNA) - Quantum technology is shifting worldwide from basic research to applied use across industries. Vietnam has placed cybersecurity and quantum technology on its list of 10 national strategic tech groups, betting on them to sharpen technological self-reliance and competitiveness in a new era.
Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW sets new growth drivers for Vietnam

Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW sets new growth drivers for Vietnam

Science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and AI must be translated into higher productivity rather than pursued as ends in themselves. At the same time, people should be placed at the centre of development, not merely viewed as a resource but as the ultimate objective of development policies.
Vietnam’s trade turnover up 28.1% in January-July

Vietnam’s trade turnover up 28.1% in January-July

Vietnam’s total trade turnover reached 659.58 billion USD in the first seven months of 2026, up 28.1% year on year, with exports rising 21.7% and imports increasing 34.8%. The country recorded a trade deficit of 20.52 billion USD during the period.